Nigeria has renewed its call for a global system that ensures communities hosting the world’s critical minerals benefit directly from their natural resources. The appeal was delivered at the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, where the country also backed the creation of ethical standards to guide the use of
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Alexandra Abrahams says evolving digital economies offer further collaboration opportunities between South Africa and Malaysia. She was addressing a Business Forum led by Malaysian Prime Minister, Honourable Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim which hosted business representatives from both countries, who came together
The Board of the National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) confirms that the Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Azola Mayekiso, has been placed on precautionary suspension with immediate effect. The decision follows serious allegations made against the CEO as well as ongoing parallel investigations by public watchdog bodies which were formally reported
Pretoria’s city centre was thrown into darkness on Wednesday morning after a major power outage hit key parts of the capital just days before the G20 Summit. The blackout affected several neighbourhoods, including Groenkloof, Arcadia, Sunnyside, Berea, Muckleneuk, UNISA, and even the Union Buildings. According to the City of Tshwane,
When Stephen Saad, Chief Executive of Aspen Pharmacare, walked onto the AABLA stage to receive two of the night’s most prestigious honours, African of the Year and Lifetime Business Leader of the Year, even he struggled to process the moment. “I was overwhelmed. Emotional, actually,” he reflected moments after stepping
A former FirstRand Bank employee has been permanently barred from working in the financial sector after investigators discovered she had repeatedly accessed her ex-boyfriend’s bank account without permission. According to findings from the bank, she also accessed accounts belonging to her own family members. In total, the accounts were
The red carpet at the 13th Annual All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) shone brightly as Africa’s most accomplished executives and innovators gathered to celebrate the continent’s leadership excellence. Among the night’s most inspiring honourees was Samuel Nwanze, who received the prestigious title of Chief Financial Officer of the Year
The atmosphere was electric at the 13th Annual All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) as Africa’s top corporate visionaries gathered to celebrate excellence across the continent. One of the most powerful moments of the night came when Dr Owen Omogiafo, President and Group Chief Executive of Transcorp Group, was named
The atmosphere was electric at the 13th Annual All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) as Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka Technologies, was honoured with the prestigious Business Leader of the Year 2025 award. The accolade recognises exceptional leadership, innovation, and transformative impact on the African business landscape. Still absorbing
14 November: Business leaders and media heavyweights from across the continent gathered on Thursday, 13 November 2025, at The Country Club, Woodmead, for the annual ABN Corporate Golf Challenge – a flagship charity event raising funds for the ABN Education Trust, a high-impact initiative committed to transforming lives through education,
